Minestrone Casserole

• 1 lb. bulk mild Italian sausage
• 1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
• 1 pkg. Hamburger Helper mix for spaghetti
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 (15 to 16 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained
• 1/2 c. hot water
• 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

1. Heat
2. oven to 375u0b0.
3. Cook sausage and celery in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is done.
4. Drain.
5. Mix sausage mixture, spaghetti, sauce mix and remaining ingredients in ungreased 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish (11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch).
6. Break up tomatoes.
7. Cover and bake about 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
8. Stir.
9. Let stand uncovered about 5 minutes before serving.
10. Yields 6 servings.

italian sausage, stalk celery, hamburger, tomatoes, whole kernel corn, kidney beans, hot water, thyme

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=613014 (may not work)